Committees of the Board
The theatre accomplishes its mission mainly with volunteers. House Manager, STAMP mentors, STAMP Program Manager and Executive Director are paid positions.

Committees for 2008 will perform these main functions.

1. Outreach - Manage and oversee all outreach programs including interface with STAMP Advisory Board and Program Partners
2. Fundraising and galas -Manage and oversee opening night galas, “Friends of the Black Box” program, and any other annual fundraisers
3. Facility - Manage the facility and solve problems related to the facility
4. Financial, Budgeting and grants - Manage and oversee all aspects of finance including grants
5. Programming - Manage and oversee programming in the Black Box Theatre and offsite. Policy development and recommendation to the Executive Director of show selection.
6. Volunteer recruitment – Recruit volunteers for all aspects of theatre work.
7. Nominating committee –Develop and recruit candidates for the Board
8. Executive Committee – Chairman, President, Vice Pres, 2nd VP, Treasurer, Secretary, and Executive Director

Roles of Arts Center volunteer and paid staff and consultants
Executive Director, Peggy Palmer, (paid part-time staff), is a liaison between the Board and Committees. The Executive Director oversees and acts as a resource for all committees. She also has hiring authority within budget guidelines. She is appointed by the Board and serves an indefinite term.

STAMP Program Manager, Bill Barton is "acting" Program manager, but we seek a permanent program manager. Reports to the Outreach Committee and is developing opportunities and programs that fulfill the need for community and educational programs. May manage or hire others to manage the individual outreach programs, as well as help write the grants and manage the budgets for the outreach programs. Is the point of contact for the Charles County School system. Coordinates field trips. Receive an hourly wage.

STAMP Mentors – report to Program Manager and receive a weekly part-time hourly wage. WE are currently seeking STAMP Mentors

Website Management is done by Roseanne Windley, of MsComputerwiz.com. She is responsible for updating the web site producing the e-news.

Facilities Manager, Mike Leggett, is a volunteer. He works cooperatively with other program coordinators and directors, including the House Manager, Technical Manager, Outreach and Education, Performers, Fundraisers, and all who use the space, to maintain the space in a state of readiness for all programs. He works with the Facilities committee.

Technical Manager, Jodie Mueller is a volunteer and works with Mike Leggett on technical aspects of basic theatre lighting and other systems. Each performing group must have their own Technical personnel.

House Manager, Stephanie Henry, is a paid part-time staff person and is responsible for making sure we have house attendants (concession and door) at all functions. He/She is responsible for each show’s box office reconciliation reports and for making sure the money is deposited immediately after a show. See JOB DESCRIPTION

House Attendants- Volunteer to help at concession and box office- See JOB DESCRIPTION

Grants Coordinator, is a volunteer, but can work to paid eventually. Responsible for researching grants, liaison with Outreach Coordinator, Program Managers, and others in the organization ton to find and apply for grants. This person reports to the Grants Committee. Finds, writes and manages grants.